Making Tet chung cakes - Traditional cultural feature of Vietnamese people
For generations, square glutinous rice cakes, known as “banh chung”, have been a joyful symbol of Tet. Despite changes in society, the tradition of making and sharing “banh chung” remains a vital aspect of Vietnamese culture.
For generations, square glutinous rice cakes, known as “banh chung”, have been a joyful symbol of Tet. Despite changes in society, the tradition of making and sharing “banh chung” remains a vital aspect of Vietnamese culture.
As Tet approaches, generations come together to cook and enjoy the traditional cakes. The experience of making the cakes at home is an unforgettable memory for children in the capital Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
One layer of glutinous rice, one layer of mung beans, and a filling of pork shoulder are the basic ingredients for making square glutinous rice cakes. (Photo: VNA)
The bamboo leaves selected are of the soft and flexible variety. (Photo: VNA)
The head of the family arranges the cakes and lights the fire to boil them. (Photo: VNA)
As Tet (Lunar New Year) comes, most locals in Vinh Hoa village, Yen Thanh district, Nghe An province make chung cakes for sale, creating a bustling atmosphere here.
As the Lunar New Year is nearing, Tranh Khuc village in Thanh Tri district on the outskirts of Hanoi has become busier with thousands of hot pots cooking Chung cakes.
Despite having the same main ingredients as the “banh chung” cake made by the Kinh people, of glutinous rice, pork, and mung beans, the “banh chung gu den” (or black hunchback chung cake) made by ethnic people in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has its own taste and shape.
On the afternoon of April 8, all the districts of Phu Tho province participated in a contest of making banh day (traditional round cake) at the center of the Hung Temple relic site, to celebrate the Hung King's Death Anniversary on March 10.
As the Lunar New Year, or Tet, approaches, artisans in Bat Trang pottery village in Gia Lam district, Hanoi, are busy crafting exquisite and unique handmade ceramics featuring images of dragons, to meet rising demand among customers celebrating the New Year of the Dragon.
In the heart of Vietnam’s capital Hanoi, the Old Quarter is full of hustle and bustle from a range of traditional customs and rituals held for the Lunar New Year, or Tet, holiday, as part of the annual “Tết Việt - Tết Phố” (or Vietnamese Tet - Street Tet) programme.
For generations, square glutinous rice cakes, known as “banh chung”, have been a joyful symbol of Tet. Despite changes in society, the tradition of making and sharing “banh chung” remains a vital aspect of Vietnamese culture. 
As Tet approaches, generations come together to cook and enjoy the traditional cakes. The experience of making the cakes at home is an unforgettable memory for children in the capital Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) 
One layer of glutinous rice, one layer of mung beans, and a filling of pork shoulder are the basic ingredients for making square glutinous rice cakes. (Photo: VNA) 
The bamboo leaves selected are of the soft and flexible variety. (Photo: VNA) 
The head of the family arranges the cakes and lights the fire to boil them. (Photo: VNA) 
